Hell's Angels
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Hell's Angels

by Hunter S. Thompson

1966•Documentary•307 pages

Taste attributes: documentaryjournalisticcrimeslowunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringfish out of water/culture clashsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, weighty non-fiction book, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like depth over escapism.

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4.1 / 5

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About This Book

This is an in depth examination of the notorious motorcycle club and its members. Thompson was allowed extraordinary access to the lives of various members of the Californian Chapter of the Hell's Angels for almost a year during which time he conducted countless interviews and observed their customs and behaviour from a unique vantage point.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryJournalisticCrimeFish out of water/culture clashSocial commentary

Subjects

GonZoHell's AngelsMotorcycle gangsCaliforniaOrganized crimeSocial sciencesCriminologyMotorclubs

Details

Author
Hunter S. Thompson
Published
1966
Pages
307
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